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2,314 Merrill Advisors Recognized on the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Lists
Merrill Wealth Management placed 2,314 advisors on Forbes' 2026 Best-in-State list, more than any other firm, while 59 made the national top 250 list. Advisor Jeff Erdmann ranked #1 overall.
Newly Public iForex Had a Stressed 2025: Turned a $3.2 Million Loss as Costs Mount
Recently listed forex broker iForex ended 2025 with a $3.2 million loss, with rising costs weighing on its first full year as a public company.
Hola Prime Completes Independent Deloitte Review of Payouts
Prop firm Hola Prime says a Deloitte review of payouts processed from October 2025 to March 2026 found zero payout denials and 98.35% of withdrawals completed within one hour.
Earn2Trade Unveils New Website, Integrations and Payment Options
Prop trading firm Earn2Trade announces a redesigned website, Tradovate and TradingView integrations, an upgraded trader dashboard, and support for digital wallets and cryptocurrency payments.
PU Prime Launches Interactive 'PU Community' Platform
PU Prime unveiled the PU Community, an ecosystem combining guided courses, expert mentorship, and AI tools to help retail traders move from isolated speculation to structured learning.
CFI Financial Group Secures Brazilian Brokerage License
Dubai-based CFI Financial Group has received a Brazilian securities brokerage license from Banco Central do Brasil, its 15th authorization worldwide. The firm plans a local operation with Portuguese-language services.
Rakuten Securities Surpasses 14 Million Securities Accounts, Largest in Japan
Rakuten Securities has reached 14 million general securities accounts, the highest among Japanese securities firms. The broker added 1 million accounts in five months.
BoursoBank Reports Q1 Net Income of €92 Million, On Track for €300M+ in 2026
BoursoBank reported a record net profit of €92 million for Q1 2026, with assets under management reaching €98 billion. The digital bank is on track to exceed €300 million net profit for the full year.
BaFin Imposes Fine on flatexDEGIRO SE
German regulator BaFin fined broker flatexDEGIRO €1 million for delaying disclosure of insider information about a 2022 special audit, violating MAR rules.
SBI VC Trade Launches USDC In-Store Payment Pilot in Osaka
SBI VC Trade and Aplus will run a five-day trial allowing customers to pay with USDC stablecoin at two Osaka stores, including an eel restaurant and electronics retailer.
Hotcoin at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
Hotcoin participated in the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, featuring a green-themed booth and a ‘crypto chef’ concept to engage attendees. The exchange also highlighted its eight-year track record with no security incidents.
Fidelity Investments Publishes First Quarter 2026 Business Update
Fidelity published its First Quarter 2026 Business Update, including remarks from its Chairman and CEO on the company's performance for the quarter.
RoboForex Expands CFD Offering with Cryptocurrency Instruments
Financial broker RoboForex has expanded its CFD offering with cryptocurrency instruments, allowing clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano without managing digital wallets.
Vanguard to Update Names of U.S. Equity Index Funds Tracking Morningstar Indexes
Vanguard will rename multiple U.S. equity index funds to include 'Morningstar' in their names starting July 29, 2026, following Morningstar's rebranding of the CRSP Market Indexes.
M1 Selects FIS to Replace Legacy Infrastructure with Real-Time Proxy Voting
Wealth management platform M1 has selected FIS Proxy Voting by Proxymity to replace its outdated batch-based proxy voting system with a real-time, cloud-based solution.
Coins.ph Partners with 'The Tie' for Institutional-Grade Market Intelligence
Coins.ph has partnered with The Tie to revamp its in-app news feed, offering personalized, actionable news with live price data and verified market sentiment to its 18 million users.
Binance.US Launches Bundles to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio
Binance.US introduced Bundles, allowing users to buy collections of cryptocurrencies in one transaction. Six themed bundles are available at launch.
MEXC and Sumsub Partner to Strengthen Global Compliance and Combat Identity Fraud
MEXC has partnered with Sumsub to integrate AI-powered verification tools aimed at preventing deepfake impersonation and onboarding fraud, addressing the rising threat of AI-driven cybercrime in crypto.
Fintokei Declares Sub-Second Trader Payouts as Prop Firm Competition Intensifies
Czech prop firm Fintokei says automated processing now routes trader withdrawals through its Walletory e-wallet in seconds, while rival Hola Prime counters with a Deloitte-verified one-hour payout model.
Topstep Updates Payout Policy on New No-Activation-Fee Combines
Topstep cut per-payout caps on new $50K and $100K No Activation Fee Trading Combines by roughly 50-60%, to $2,000-$3,000 from the prior $5,000-$6,000, while trimming monthly subscription prices; existing accounts kept their original caps.
STARTRADER Posts $3.145 Trillion in Q1 2026 Trading Volume, Up 340% YoY
STARTRADER posted $3.145 trillion in Q1 2026 trading volume, a 340% increase YoY. Client account openings rose 280% YoY. CEO Peter Karsten highlighted broad-based growth.
Tapbit Strengthens Security Framework Through Collaboration with CertiK
Tapbit has partnered with blockchain security firm CertiK to integrate continuous auditing and real-time on-chain risk detection into its platform, moving beyond static verification.
Trade FX Perpetual Swaps 24/7 with Crypto
BitMEX introduces six FX perpetual swap contracts allowing traders to use crypto as collateral for major forex pairs with up to 100x leverage and no overnight swap fees.
Luno's Stance on Proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations in South Africa
Luno responded to South Africa's National Treasury draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, advocating that crypto held on licensed local providers be classified as an onshore asset.